Top 7 Tricks for Dogs

By Chelsea R.

1. Teach your dog to fetch.

It is important to teach your dog to fetch because it is a way for them to get active, and it makes them happy. Some dogs might pick up the game easily, but others may not. It will just take time to teach your dog to fetch. First, you have to get the dog up and outside with a ball. Next, you take the ball and get the dog happy and excited to get the ball. Then you will throw the ball and they will hopefully get it. Just remember that some dogs will take some time to figure out the game of fetch.

2. Teach your dog to stay.

It is important to have a balance between play and command. It will be a helpful manner in the house when you tell your dog to stay because it might want to go into the kitchen. But you don’t let your dog in the kitchen, so in that moment you would tell your dog to sit and stay.

3. Teach your dog to shake

It is important to teach your dog to shake because when a neighbor says hello you can tell your dog to shake. It is also important because your dog thinks it is a game, so it makes it happy when it gets to shake your hand.

4. Teach your dog to high five.

It is just a cool and cute trick to teach your dog. It is important to teach your dog to hi five because it is a fun way to interact with your dog, and so it could be the coolest dog on the block.

5. Teach your dog to stand on hind legs.

This one is important because it can help keep you safe. If someone tries to attack you, your dog can keep you safe by jumping on them.

6. Teach your dog to bark on command.

It is important for your dog to learn to bark on command because it teaches them that they can’t just bark whenever they want. Also, they don’t scare away your neighbors.

7. Teach your dog to balance ball or a treat on the nose.

This one is a good trick for your dog to know because it shows that your dog is smart. It would be cool to show friends and family. It is important to teach your dog this trick because it shows command when they have to do a trick to earn a reward.